Stir-Fried Beef, Broccoli, and Yams

Name: Stir-Fried Beef, Broccoli, and Yams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar; 3 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper; 1 lb flank steak, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; 4 cups broccoli florets (about 8 ounces); 8 ounces yams, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices (red-skinned sweet potato); 2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger

Submitted by Tim_John

"Beef with broccoli, the popular Chinese restaurant dish, is even better with the addition of sweet yam."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

¹⁄₄ cup water
3 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1 lb flank steak, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons cornstarch
2 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons sesame oil, divided
4 cups broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)
8 ounces yams, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices (red-skinned sweet potato)
2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger

directions

Stir first 4 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Set sauce aside. Place beef in large bowl; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch and toss to coat.
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in large wok over high heat. beef mixture; stir-fry until no longer pink outside, about 3 minutes. Transfer beef mixture to medium bowl. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet. Add broccoli, yam, and ginger.
Toss to coat; sprinkle with salt and pepper.Cover, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add beef mixture. Toss until sauce coats beef, about 1 minute.